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Boat interior inspection and checks

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership

While a boat is ashore, the most critical interior checks to carry out are those that concern the safety of the boat. This entails the integrity of all through-hull fittings and seacocks, the gas system and the electrical system. Critical checks Check all the...

Common marine electrical problems

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership

Most problems with marine electrical systems arise from four possible sources, a lack of maintenance, a poor standard of initial installation, insufficient battery capacity, or ineffective charging systems. Water ingress is a frequent issue – salt water can corrode...